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Pope Francis invites old friend for popemobile ride
Pope Francis welcomed an old friend – Father Fabian Baez – to ride on his popemobile after spotting the priest... Read more
Catholic leaders call for policies promoting decent work, just wage
As lawmakers in Washington, D.C., discuss a possible increase in federal minimum wage, Catholic leaders are asking that the needs... Read more
Pope Francis: Christian love is not a 'soap opera'
In his daily Mass today, Pope Francis spoke on the meaning of Christian love, explaining that it is not a... Read more
Legionaries begin first general chapter to revise constitutions
Earlier this morning the Legionaries of Christ began their first Extraordinary General Chapter meeting to draft and approve their new... Read more
Vatican analyst eager to improve media coverage of Church
Vatican journalist and expert John L. Allen, Jr. will join the staff of the The Boston Globe as an associate... Read more
Conflict puts Central African refugees in 'horrendous' situation
As the refugee situation in the Central African Republic continues to worsen, Catholic Relief Services says it is working to... Read more
Church expert to help California priest's canonization cause
Supporters of the canonization cause of California priest Father Aloysius Ellacuria, C.M.F., have welcomed the help of prominent canon lawyer... Read more
Christian baker files religious freedom appeal in marriage ruling
A Christian baker in Colorado is appealing a judge's ruling that he must violate his religious beliefs and bake a... Read more
Islamism in Nigeria places Africa 'at risk', bishop says
Christians in Nigeria face violence and persecution in their homeland as militant group Boko Haram uses inequality and instability in... Read more
Drastic increase in murders of religious, missionaries in 2013
The Church throughout the world has expereince increased violence in the past year, according to a recent global report on... Read more
Pope urges faithful to remember 'glorious hope' of Baptism
In his weekly general audience, Pope Francis reflected on the importance of the sacrament of Baptism, highlighting how it is... Read more
Biblical baby names set to make a comeback in 2014
A baby name website has predicted that more parents will be choosing traditional Biblical names for their children this year,... Read more
Poll shows rise in belief that marriage is a religious institution
A new survey shows an increase in likely U.S. voters who see marriage as a religious institution, with a majority... Read more
Papal visit to Holy Land to focus on ecumenism with Orthodox
Pope Francis' pilgrimage to the Holy Land, to be held in May, will center on his encounter with Patriarch Bartholomew... Read more
Denver archbishop: Follow Pope's example of evangelization
Pope Francis' witness shows Catholics how to care for the poor and suffering while bringing the new evangelization to a... Read more
Lebanese bishop appeals for Christian Syrian refugees
Christian refugees from Syria living in Lebanon need the support of their Western counterparts, according to an Eastern Catholic bishop... Read more
Christmas celebration in India promotes peace, harmony
Catholics gathered with those of other traditions last week in a city of South West India to celebrate Christmas with... Read more
Pope Francis: the path of 'humiliation' leads us to Jesus
In his daily Mass homily Pope Francis touched on the importance of discerning what comes from God and what is... Read more
Pope leaves voicemail for Carmelite nuns on New Years
On New Year’s Eve, Pope Francis called a community of Carmelite sisters in Lucena, Spain to wish them a happy... Read more
Catholic Charities helps Midwest poor through cold weather
As intense cold weather in the Midwest nears record low temperatures, local Catholic Charities affiliates are reaching out to those... Read more
